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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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